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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LR59 YFPMOT history

LR59 YFP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LR59 YFP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,418 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YFP was last recorded at 123,418 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 9,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,575 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,843 miles
Average per year
6,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,418 miles
  • 2025 – 113,575 miles
  • 2024 – 101,195 miles
  • 2023 – 88,653 miles
  • 2022 – 77,647 miles
  • 2021 – 68,949 miles
  • 2020 – 61,361 miles
  • 2019 – 61,091 miles
  • 2018 – 60,877 miles
  • 2017 – 60,330 miles
  • 2016 – 53,865 miles
  • 2014 – 47,746 miles
  • 2013 – 40,954 miles
  • 2012 – 33,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,418 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of excessive heat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coolant level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Smoke level too low to be measured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,418 miles (+9,843)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,418 miles
    Test number
    808693675613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,575 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    742589955286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc heated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail113,575 miles (+12,380)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    790478819047
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc heated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,195 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,195 miles
    Test number
    580456338929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  5. Fail101,183 miles (+12,530)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,183 miles
    Test number
    276763966594
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  6. Pass88,653 miles (+11,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,653 miles
    Test number
    209466154160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass77,647 miles (+8,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    537190751033
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged slightly (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  8. Pass68,949 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    200332500199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,361 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    274471486399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass61,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,091 miles
    Test number
    314589736949
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySmoke level too low to be measured

  11. Fail61,091 miles (+214)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,091 miles
    Test number
    787862925062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySmoke level too low to be measured

  12. Pass60,877 miles (+547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,877 miles
    Test number
    439669979332
    • AdvisorySmoke level too low to be measured

  13. Pass60,330 miles (+6,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,330 miles
    Test number
    177476902012
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass53,865 miles (+6,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,865 miles
    Test number
    725841074875
    • AdvisoryEmission level too low to be measured
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine speed limited to 2500 rpm

  15. Pass47,746 miles (+6,792)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,746 miles
    Test number
    489625764403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSmoke level too low to be measured
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass40,954 miles (+7,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,954 miles
    Test number
    276840353309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass33,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,882 miles
    Test number
    697706662333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 YFP

Does LR59 YFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YFP is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YFP?
The MOT on LR59 YFP is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 YFP done?
LR59 YFP was recorded at 123,418 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,779 miles a year.
Has LR59 YFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YFP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 YFP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 YFP find?
LR59 YFP passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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